End of spool detection of solar cell connector strings in stringer machine

SICK has an elegant and cost-effective solution in the G6 energetic photoelectric proximity sensor. It easily installs 90° to the spool and detects the contrast between the dark spool and the shiny metallic string. The IM Standard inductive proximity sensor detects wire breakage.

  • Following product families can be used
    W9
    W9
    • Rugged VISTAL™ housing
    • PinPoint LED or laser
    • Photoelectric proximity sensor with sensing range of up to 800 mm
    • Photoelectric retro-reflective sensors with autocollimation optics
    • Through-beam photoelectric sensors with sensing ranges of up to 60 m
    • SIRIC technology
    • Connections: M8 and M12 male connector, cable as well as cable with male connector
    • M3 and M4 hole pattern
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    IME
    IME
    • Types: M8 to M30
    • Extended sensing ranges: 1.5 mm to 38 mm
    • Electrical configuration: DC 3-/4-wire, DC 2-wire
    • Enclosure rating: IP 67
    • Temperature range: –25 °C to +75 °C
    • Nickel-plated brass housing; plastic sensing face
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    IM AC
    IM AC
    • Types: M12 to M30
    • Simple sensing ranges: 2 to 15 mm
    • Electrical configuration: AC 2-wire, AC/DC 2-wire
    • Enclosure rating: IP67
    • Temperature range: –25 °C to 75 °C
    • Nickel-plated brass housing; plastic sensing face
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